Fujinon STABISCOPE S1240 Gyro-Stabilised Binoculars

STABISCOPE S1240: gyro-stabilised binoculars with 12× magnification.

The Fujinon STABISCOPE S1240 is a gyro-stabilised binocular from FUJIFILM, sold under the Fujinon brand, which FUJIFILM positions for steady viewing on moving vehicles, helicopters and boats, combining 12× magnification, 40 mm objective lenses and stabilisation that FUJIFILM states absorbs vibration up to ±5°.

Key Facts:

• Mărire: 12×
• Objective diameter: 40 mm
• Câmpul de vizualizare: 4.7°
• Stabilisation: absorbs vibration up to ±5° (FUJIFILM)
• Relief de ochi: 17 mm
• Putere: AA×4 or 2CR5×1
• Water resistance: 2 m for 5 minutes; FUJIFILM notes this does not mean it can be used in water
• Temperatura de funcționare: −20 °C to +50 °C

Optics:

The Fujinon STABISCOPE S1240 combines 12× magnification with 40 mm objective lenses and a 4.7° field of view. FUJIFILM states that all lenses and prisms have a high-quality EBC multi-coating. The Fujinon STABISCOPE S1240 has 17 mm eye relief, a minimum focus distance of 28.8 m, individual focus (IF) with a dioptric range of ±5 m⁻¹ and an interpupillary adjustment of 59–71 mm.

Stabilisation and power:

FUJIFILM states that the gyro effect created by the flywheel absorbs vibration up to ±5°, such as that of moving vehicles, helicopters and boats. The Fujinon STABISCOPE S1240 runs on AA×4 or 2CR5×1 batteries; the FUJIFILM manual gives about 2 hours of continuous use with alkaline AA batteries and approximately 5 hours with a lithium battery. FUJIFILM states that it can be used upside down, so it can be held in either hand.

Construcție:

FUJIFILM states that the airtight waterproof structure of the Fujinon STABISCOPE S1240 is filled with dry nitrogen gas to prevent fogging inside. FUJIFILM lists a water resistance of 2 m for 5 minutes, noting that this does not mean it can be used in water, and describes the binocular as strong and corrosion resistant for use from −20 °C to +50 °C.

What is included:

FUJIFILM lists a neck strap, a wristband and 4 AA batteries among the bundled items for the STABISCOPE series. FUJIFILM’s pages differ on further items, so MSS Defence confirms the full delivery scope of the Fujinon STABISCOPE S1240 in the quotation.

Manufacturer and supply:

The Fujinon STABISCOPE S1240 is part of the FUJIFILM STABISCOPE series together with the S1640; FUJIFILM lists the day/night version S1240-D/N in its DAY/NIGHT series. FUJIFILM’s binocular range also includes the HYPER-CLARITY, TECHNO-STABI, FMT, MT, Mariner and LB150 series. MSS Defence is the Dutch supplier for this product: it works on quotation and gives customers one point of contact for advice, ordering and after-sales questions.

Intended use:

FUJIFILM positions the STABISCOPE series for steady viewing under vibration, citing moving vehicles, helicopters and boats, and lists marine and government use on its US consumer page. The FUJIFILM manual describes the Fujinon STABISCOPE S1240 for long range observation, identification, tracking and surveillance on land, at sea and in the air.

About FUJIFILM and MSS Defence:

FUJIFILM produces a full line of binoculars, including the FMT, LB150, STABISCOPE and DAY/NIGHT series, and its optical devices range also covers CCTV lenses and the SX series of long-range surveillance cameras. MSS Defence supplies the Fujinon STABISCOPE S1240 to defence and police organisations in Europe on quotation, with one point of contact from enquiry to delivery.

Întrebări frecvente.

1. What is the Fujinon STABISCOPE S1240 and who is it for?
   The Fujinon STABISCOPE S1240 is a 12× gyro-stabilised binocular with 40 mm objective lenses from the FUJIFILM STABISCOPE series. FUJIFILM positions the Fujinon STABISCOPE S1240 for steady viewing on moving vehicles, helicopters and boats, and lists marine and government use on its US consumer page.
2. How does the stabilisation of the Fujinon STABISCOPE S1240 work?
   FUJIFILM states that the gyro effect created by a flywheel in the Fujinon STABISCOPE S1240 absorbs vibration up to ±5°. On its US consumer page FUJIFILM describes this as ±5° of vertical and horizontal stabilisation for the Fujinon STABISCOPE S1240.
3. Which optics does the Fujinon STABISCOPE S1240 have?
   The Fujinon STABISCOPE S1240 has 12× magnification, 40 mm objective lenses and a 4.7° field of view. FUJIFILM lists an eye relief of 17 mm and a minimum focus distance of 28.8 m for the Fujinon STABISCOPE S1240.
4. How is the Fujinon STABISCOPE S1240 powered and how water resistant is it?
   The Fujinon STABISCOPE S1240 runs on AA×4 or 2CR5×1 batteries; the FUJIFILM manual gives about 2 hours of continuous use with alkaline AA batteries and approximately 5 hours with a lithium battery. FUJIFILM lists a water resistance of 2 m for 5 minutes for the Fujinon STABISCOPE S1240 and states that its airtight body is filled with dry nitrogen gas.
5. What is the difference between the Fujinon STABISCOPE S1240 and the S1640?
   FUJIFILM lists 40 mm objective lenses for both the Fujinon STABISCOPE S1240 and the S1640. The Fujinon STABISCOPE S1240 magnifies 12× with a 4.7° field of view and 17 mm eye relief, while FUJIFILM lists 16×, 3.4° and 12 mm for the S1640.